PLANS AND Documents
The following are copies of documents/plans that have been prepared by Venture Southland's Community Development Team. If you require a hard copy of any of these documents then please contact us directly.
Southland Community Organisations Needs Assessment (CONA) Research
This project was commissioned by Venture Southland and supported by the Community Trust of Southland. Undertaken by Impact Consulting in Dunedin, the aim was to identify and determine the extent of various issues, pressures and/or opportunities impacting on community organisations at a regional and local level.
The full report and appendicies can be downloaded here:
CONA Research Report
CONA Research Report APPENDICIES
Western Southland Youth Needs Analysis (WSYNA)
In November 2009, the ‘Western Southland Youth Needs Analysis’ report was completed by Innovative Business Solutions on behalf of Venture Southland. This report focuses on the needs of young people aged between 10 and 18 resident in Western Southland which is demographically somewhat different and disadvantaged from the rest of Southland. The project included an online survey of 200 young people as well as stakeholders’ workshops and youth focus groups.
The report can be downloaded in full or in sections:
WSYNA Report with Appendices - Nov 09.pdf (1.15MB)
WSYNA Report without Appendices - Nov 09.pdf (360KB)
WSYNA Appendix One - Census Data.pdf (40KB)
WSYNA Appendix Two - Youth Survey Results.pdf (490KB)
WSYNA Appendix Three - Stakeholder Workshop Findings.pdf (37KB)
WSYNA Appendix Four - Youth Focus Groups Findings.pdf (133KB)
For a hard copy of the report please contact Venture Southland.
In December 2009, another social research project was completed in rural Southland. Presbyterian Support Southland published a report on meeting the future social needs in Western Southland, titled ‘Going the Extra Mile’. This report focused on families with children aged 14 or less and people aged 65 and over. The report can be downloaded here. Alternatively, for a hard copy please contact Presbyterian Support Southland.
The reports complement each other well and a joint presentation of both reports was scheduled for 4 February 2010. The reports will be of particular interest to staff and members of the many community organisations involved with health, youth and social services, representatives of agencies involved in rural health, youth and social services, local and central government representatives, funding and planning agencies, researchers, as well as the general public.
Western Southland and Fiordland Community Swimming Pool Audit
Venture Southland has been involved in several projects undertaken by community groups which manage community pools in Southland. It became obvious that some similarities exist between the challenges these groups face and that a comparative study could be beneficial. As a result Venture Southland commissioned an audit of community swimming pools in Western Southland Swimming Pool and Fiordland.
Below are executive summaries of the finished reports. If you wish to read any of the reports in full please contact us directly.
Executive Summary - Audit - Fiordland Community Swimming Pool - Dec 07.pdf (118KB)
Executive Summary - Audit - Takitimu District Pool (Takitimu Baths) - Aug 08.pdf (127KB)
Executive Summary - Audit - Riverton and District Baths - Sep 08.pdf (77KB)
Executive Summary - Audit - Tuatapere Baths - Jan 09.pdf (138KB)
Executive Summary - Audit - Otautau Community Swimming Pool - Feb 2010 (200KB)
Southland Regional Community Facility Provision Review Document
Click here to go to the SPARC Facilities Review page to view the document.
Southland Leisure Strategy Document
Click here to go to the Venture Southland corporate strategies page to view the document.
The Story of Murihiku/Southland - An Overview of Southland's Heritage
Click here to view this document.
Swimming Pool Options in Bluff - Feasibility Study & Community Discussion Document
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Te Anau-Manapouri Community Concept Plan
Residents of Te Anau and Manapouri have recently revisited their vision and ideas for community development in Fiordland communities. Concept plans are not statutory documents but are useful as an informal guidance for the wider community, the local community board and area subcommittees (CDA's) and other organisations. They are also a good document to show funders the community support behind your project - or how your project fits into the wider context of development in the area.
Key projects identified in the Te Anau Manapouri Community Concept Plan include: the development of town centres both in Te Anau and Manapouri, further development of walking and cycling opportunities in the area, promotion of conferences and events, and celebration of the local heritage and conservation achievements. Residents also thought that the existing community assets such as the airport and the RJ Fiordland Events Centre should be supported and utilised as much as possible. Please download the document below for a complete look at the residents' vision for their area.
Te Anau-Manapouri Community Concept Plan - September 2011
Riverton Community Concept Plan
The Riverton Ward has recently completed the process of developing their Community Concept Plan. Concept plans are useful as a guidance for the wider community, the local community board and area subcommittees (CDA's). They are a good document to show funders the community supoprt behind your project - or how your project fits into the wider context of development in the area.
Key projects identified in the Riverton Community Concept Plan include: the development of walkways and cycleways, festivals and events, 'Gondwana' themed opertunites and celebration of the local environment and heritage. Please download the document below for a complete look at the Riverton Ward's plan for their area.
Riverton Community Concept Plan - October 2010 (2.91 MB)
